Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can affect the arms, hands, and wrists. It’s caused by excess pressure on the median nerve and causes various symptoms, including numbness and tingling in your fingers and hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by various different activities, such as repetitive desk work, but could also be experienced as a side effect of diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis. Massage is one of the best treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome, and today we’ll discuss how massage can reduce your symptoms when you come in for regular treatment at A Mindful Root.
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are most commonly felt in the area where the median nerve passes, such as the thumb, index finger, and middle finger. If you find you aren’t experiencing pain in your little finger, it’s likely a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. While the syndrome may start off with minimal symptoms, it often develops slowly and progresses over time. While some individuals may opt for surgery to provide relief from carpal tunnel syndrome, it can also be managed by massage and other holistic health practices. Massage will work to slow down the progression of carpal tunnel syndrome and offer you relief for your symptoms.
Massage helps to reduce pain, numbness, and inflammation around the carpal tunnel. During your treatment, your therapist will work to lengthen the muscles and fascia in your arms, wrists, neck, shoulders, and hands, which can all minimize the pain you are experiencing from carpal tunnel syndrome. Here at A Mindful Root, we offer deep tissue massage, which is an excellent treatment option for this condition. It can be used to stimulate the trigger points in your arm, hand, and wrist, while also reducing tension in the soft tissue in this area and around your shoulder. Massage can also help increase your mobility in these areas, which is a common struggle for anyone with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Cost-Effective and Non-Invasive
Massage is a cost-effective and non-invasive option for anyone with carpal tunnel syndrome, and here at A Mindful Root, you can choose between 60 and 90-minute sessions. We can offer you a full body massage or just spend the full session targeting the areas of pain and concern. You’ll likely feel relief from your very first session, but we recommend returning for between four and six sessions to experience long-term relief. Of course, the number of treatments you receive will be dependent on the length of time you’ve had symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome for and the severity of your symptoms. It’s important to remember that massage won’t completely cure your condition, so you’ll need to speak to your doctor to ensure you are receiving the appropriate treatment to stop the condition from worsening.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming more prevalent today due to the number of individuals working on computers and typing all day long. However, with early treatment for this syndrome, you’ll find your pain and discomfort are minimized, and you can go about your everyday life as usual. We recommend booking in for a full series of treatments for best results, and at A Mindful Root, we’ll work with you to ensure we understand your concerns and symptoms before and during each session.
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